Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 2026

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Vehicle Ownership Cost Calculator ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

The Vehicle Ownership Cost Calculator is a free web-based tool that helps users estimate the total cost of vehicle ownership, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation costs. The calculator provides estimates based on industry-standard formulas and average costs.

3. Use of the Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for:

  • Personal vehicle cost calculations
  • Educational purposes
  • Research and analysis

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the Service

4. Accuracy and Disclaimer

4.1 Calculation Accuracy

The calculations provided by this Service are estimates based on industry averages and standard formulas. Actual costs may vary significantly based on:

  • Geographic location
  • Individual driving habits
  • Vehicle-specific factors
  • Market conditions
  • Other variables

4.2 No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

4.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

5. Not Financial or Professional Advice

The information provided by this Service is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. You should consult with qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation before making any financial decisions related to vehicle ownership.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by us and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from the Service without our express written permission.

7. User Content

Since all calculations are performed locally in your browser, we do not receive, store, or process any data you enter into the calculator. You retain all rights to any information you input into the Service.

8. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through our website or the contact information provided on our main page.